An effective procurement organisation and professional materials cost management are key factors for a company to remain competitive.

Our procurement management consulting process will allow us to record all key indices, strategies and structures of the purchasing organisation, and will therefore provide our client visibility of all cross functional, material and supplier synergies. In addition, the analysis will evaluate available resources and collaboration with cross functional partners.

The analysis will define the "as is" status of the purchasing function, identify areas of process improvements or changes, define and optimize integration into the businesses goals and objectives, and make recommendations towards sustainable cost reduction and improvements.

Consulting projects are recommended when internal resources are low or not available, or when neutrality and specific expertise and knowledge is required. We offer comprehensive consulting services for the Purchasing function.

The Purchasing function is an integral part of a company's organisation

	Material costs are a significant contributor in a company's ability to remain competitive.
	Purchasing and Supplier early involvement within the design-phase, product-technology and mass-production is a key and indispensable prerequisite.
	A high degree of quality and collaboration between the Purchasing function, Design & Development and Product Management during the design phase is a decisive factor for reaching material cost target objectives.
	Proactive materials management in the global markets, collaboration with the partner functions in the organisation and strategic supply base have a significant influence on the performance of the Purchasing processes.
Key recommendations will be made towards:
	The Purchasing organisation and Purchasing function
	Purchasing Processes
	Purchasing markets, global and local
	Integration of Purchasing into the companies goals and objectives
	Collaboration with cross functional partners
	Employee structure and qualifications